well ted, its because you lit the cigar like a moron.
I can say from personal experience in decades of cigar smoking, even if its a cheap cigar itll smoke just fine if you treat it right. The problem is that probably sat in the bottom of some assholes humidor for a few years, and isnt in the best shape - two things need to happen; it needs to be acclimated, and it needs to be warmed. theres a reason you warm the cigar before attempting to light it. it helps the leaves separate, and improves the airflow. acclimating gives it time to breathe and also improves the quality of the burn.
other big problems:
You only lit half of the cigar
you applied the flame directly to the cigar (which is a nono)
Tbh i've found thats a myth in my experience. i bought into the belief that cigars are better with wooden matches (not the cheap ones you find in the store mind you - those will certianly leave a shit taste behind) and went all in for matches; a few years backi gave table top lighters a shot, and i honestly after years of using them cant tell any difference in using a good butane torch or a match. now with a zippo, a zippo can wreck your cigar if you light it wrong because of the chemical it uses. tastes like asshole on a hot friday.
well ted, its because you lit the cigar like a moron.
I can say from personal experience in decades of cigar smoking, even if its a cheap cigar itll smoke just fine if you treat it right. The problem is that probably sat in the bottom of some assholes humidor for a few years, and isnt in the best shape - two things need to happen; it needs to be acclimated, and it needs to be warmed. theres a reason you warm the cigar before attempting to light it. it helps the leaves separate, and improves the airflow. acclimating gives it time to breathe and also improves the quality of the burn.
other big problems:
Small correction. The best lighting method for a cigar is a cedar wood match. A Zippo or any petrol based lighter should be avoided IMO.
Tbh i've found thats a myth in my experience. i bought into the belief that cigars are better with wooden matches (not the cheap ones you find in the store mind you - those will certianly leave a shit taste behind) and went all in for matches; a few years backi gave table top lighters a shot, and i honestly after years of using them cant tell any difference in using a good butane torch or a match. now with a zippo, a zippo can wreck your cigar if you light it wrong because of the chemical it uses. tastes like asshole on a hot friday.